Iowa–Illinois, Quad Cities – A crisp 23-degree morning grips the Mississippi River Valley, but sunshine is already setting the stage for a dramatic February thaw across Davenport, Moline and Rock Island.
Clear skies drive temperatures toward 56 this afternoon. Southwest winds increase to 10 mph, accelerating snowmelt on sidewalks and parking lots. According to the National Weather Service, skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows near 30.
That drop creates a brief refreeze window. Melted snow can harden on bridges and elevated ramps along I-80 and I-74 after sunset. Drivers should watch for black ice before sunrise Saturday.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy but mild, with highs near 54. Skies gradually clear Saturday night with lows around 34. Sunday delivers bright sunshine and a high near 59, continuing the steady February thaw.
President’s Day Monday turns partly sunny with highs reaching 61. Tuesday holds in the lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies. South winds strengthen midweek, and temperatures surge into the mid-60s Wednesday.
Rain chances increase Tuesday night into Wednesday as a broader warm front pattern spreads across the central U.S. For now, temperatures remain well above freezing, limiting any snow or icy mix concerns.
The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal readings across eastern Iowa and western Illinois, signaling early spring vibes into late next week.
Five Day Outlook for the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa):
Today: Sunny, high 56.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 54.
Sunday: Sunny, high 59.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 61.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
